ELT Planning offers this excellent introduction to the phonemic chart. It's aimed at teachers taking the Trinity Diploma, but will help anyone hoping to understand the chart better.

This month's shortlist

Our shortlisted posts for April 2018 feature a useful list of websites for learners, activities for developing dictionary skills, interview tips for English teachers and a classroom activity to develop speaking skills.

Leoxicon | 8 dictionary activities Dictionaries are a fundamental tool in language learning. However, many students really don’t know how to make the best of them. Here, Leoxicon shares eight class activities to develop their skills.